ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564577 Results

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
finite
liability
epistolary
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
civility
foil
fastidious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
epitaph
judicious
commemorate
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
promote
heinous
pomp

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
supple
honorable
stifle
insinuate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."